bolsa
/ˈbolsa/feminine
The English word "bag" translates to Spanish as bolsa. Wiktionary also lists saco and funda.
Meaning: flexible container (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bolsa | /ˈbolsa/ | feminine |
| saco | /ˈsako/ | masculine |
| funda | /ˈfunda/ | Dominican Republic, Ecuador, masculine |
| talego | /taˈleɡo/ | Colombia, masculine |
The term refers to a flexible container.
Which one should you use?
bolsa is the most common and general term for a flexible bag, such as a shopping bag or a plastic bag. In contrast, saco refers to a larger, heavier or more robust bag, such as a burlap sack or a large paper sack.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Dominican Republic and Ecuador, funda is commonly used to refer to a small plastic bag or a thin bag. In Colombia, talego is a regional term used to refer to a bag.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of bolsa is bolsas. The plural form of saco is sacos. In the Dominican Republic and Ecuador, the plural of funda is fundas. In Colombia, the plural of talego is talegos. bolsa is a feminine noun, while saco, funda and talego are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbolsa/
Did you know?
- While 'bolsa' means a bag, it is also the standard word for the 'Stock Exchange' in many Spanish-speaking countries.
- In certain regions, talego is used colloquially to describe a person who is perceived as slow or simple.
- The word saco can refer to a large bag, but in many Spanish-speaking countries it also means a 'suit jacket' or 'blazer'.
Examples in context
- Esta es mi bolsa.This is my bag.This sentence is useful for identifying a bag.Tatoeba #2351571 by Shishir, translation #55628 by jakov
- Aquí está tu bolsa.Here is your bag.This sentence is useful for locating a bag.Tatoeba #580339 by Shishir, translation #17400 by CK
- ¿Te llevo la bolsa?Shall I carry your bag for you?This sentence is useful for offering to carry a bag.Tatoeba #2061503 by lazarus1907, translation #63584 by CM
- Por favor, podría darme una bolsa para llevar mis comprasCould you please give me a bag to carry my purchases?
- ¿Podría guardarme la mochila mientras asisto a la reunión?Could you keep my bag while I attend the meeting?
- Me encanta mi bolsa nuevaI love my new bag
- Compré un bolso negroI bought a black bag
- 129 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a grocery store near the checkout counter.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿tienes una bolsa?Daniel, do you have a bag?
- DanielSí, tengo una bolsa en el coche.Yes, I have a bag in the car.
- MaríaPerfecto, tráela, por favor.Perfect, bring it, please.
- DanielVoy ahora mismo, María.I'm going right now, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bag” translations and entries bolsa, saco, funda, talego, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
